Wolf and Lioness

Robert huffed; he would not give his friend all of the tools. Let him figure some of it out himself. “Wherever you think best.” Before his friend could press the matter, he changed the topic.” Now, I did not just come to ask you to be my hand. I also came to suggest something else.”” Your Grace?” Ned replied.” I wish to strengthen the bond between our families. We shall be united in blood as we would have been had Lya and I married.” Robert said.” Your daughter and my son are of an age; they shall be betrothed, and the girl shall accompany us south.”” I…” Ned stammered. Robert continued. “And your eldest son and my daughter Myrcella are of an age. They shall be married before we leave for King’s Landing.” Robert saw his friend’s mouth open in shock once more. He grinned. “Well? Are you going to answer or are you going to keep gaping at me like a fish?” Ned stared at him then took a deep breath. “I…I am…I am honoured by this favour, Your Grace.” Robert felt his grin widen and he pulled Ned into a crushing embrace. “Our families were meant to be united, Ned. This time they will be.” — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Wolf and Lioness — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠